AIP Sweet Potato Stew + When You’re Feeling Deprived

This sweet potato stew saved me big time yesterday when I was feeling incredibly deprived! You see, I’ve been doing an elimination diet (Autoimmune Paleo) for a few days now, in efforts to improve some of my fibromyalgia symptoms. (What is Autoimmune Paleo?)

I know it will be worth it in the long run if I’m able to improve or get rid of my headaches and fatigue, but boy is it hard! After a potluck at church yesterday (couldn’t eat anything on the table) I was feeling a little deprived and resentful towards my new diet.

Upon getting back home, I picked up a new recipe I had printed out (100% AIP compliant) and decided to give it a try. Enter the AIP Sweet Potato Stew, adapted from Autoimmune Wellness. (Awesome site btw!)

As this stew was cooking and the hearty, meaty, thyme-spiced scents filled the room, I felt myself relax a little. There’s something comforting to me about spending time in my kitchen with some music on while I try out a new recipe.

After slicing all the colorful veggies, browning the juicy meat, and simmering all the deliciousness for a while, the stew was spooned into bowls. Its chunkiness and heartiness reminded me of something you’d eat around a campfire in the woods. At the same time, after topping with avocado and cilantro, it looked pretty enough to serve proudly to dinner guests.

Digging into this stew removed all feelings of depravity, and I was no longer upset about not being able to eat anything at the potluck. It’s a savory, warm, spicy hug. This stew hit the spot for me, and I know you’ll love it too! The best part is that it makes a big pot, so you can have leftovers!

Notes:

The original recipe called for 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, but I used ground thyme and it came out great!

I made my own bone broth earlier in the week using my pressure cooker. (Recipe here). If you don’t have bone broth, substitute chicken or beef broth!

Has anyone else ever been on an elimination diet, and did it work for you? I’d love to hear about your experience!

This looks yummy, Rachel!!!
I began the AIP diet a year ago and began adding foods about 6 months later. It was daunting at first, but SO worth it! I have Ménière’s disease and now my hearing is much improved, very little tinnitus, no sinus headaches, and only one dizzy spell since last spring when I ate cocoa in a Paleo chili recipe. Don’t know if I ever can handle chocolate, but otherwise I’m able to eat Paleo now and there are a lot more options!

Thank you so much for your reply Laura!! You were definitely the reason I decided to give it a try. Very daunting but Daniel is supportive and I know I can do it! So so glad that it’s helped you. Sorry about the chocolate though 🙁 I’ll be really curious to see what foods end up being triggers for me.

About Feeding Daniel

Hi, I'm Rachel! I love getting inspired by the garden and the farmer's market and discovering new paleo recipes to try out on Daniel, my husband. I believe in good food as fuel and am passionate about sharing that with you!